Two big sounds got-ta face off

You own the Zu Definitions, yes?

06-30-06: 2bigears
ok here we go,now have the defs fed by the VAC 30/30 sig mk3,the player is direct to the amp and is the opus 21 modded by GNS.the speaker cables are Zu Ibus and interc to the amp is Discovery sig.

So, now you're thinking of replacing them with Vandersteen 5A?

What amplifier are you using?

i did buy the Zu's,and am presently feeding them with the little VAC 30/30.signal coming fron an Opus 21 modded buy Steve @ GNS.i really like the Definitions,make no mistake there.they truly sing.but,have a real itch with the 5A's i gotta scratch.in house taste-test.will A-B with same gear.

Well, it will be a fun to read about your comparison.

this will be fun for sure,i'm thinkim' a real gloves off scrap! [maybe not?].on the flip side,this may not be on the fair side as one speaker is nearly twice the cost.i think it's a flavor thing.

According to the Vandersteen site (they recommend a minimum of 50W), as well as owners' comments, you are likely to run out of steam with the VAC. I've heard the 5As with a 150W SS amp, and I frankly wouldn't opt for anything less. Perhaps others disagree, but I don't think 30W will allow you to hear them at their best.